A view from Spain: is this my Europe?

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On the 28th September 2012 at 1800, CIDOB presented A view from Spain: is this my Europe? in the Sala Maragall, CIDOB, Elisabets 12, 08001 Barcelona.

A view from Spain: is this my Europe?

On the 28th September, CIDOB organised a discussion with young professionals and academics between the ages of 25 and 40 with special interests in Europe. This initiative took place at the headquarters of CIDOB and was part of the Europe in Crisis discussion series, organised by the European Network of Centres for Debate, Time to Talk project, which has the support of the Open Society Institute (OSI).

The exchange of views occurred in a fluid and creative conversation about the topics mentioned above. Although the moderator and commentators were responsible for leading the discussion, the tone of the conversation was ultimately determined by the young people themselves. They began the discussion with their thoughts, prepared in advance, on the topics of debate.

Feelings of euro-scepticism and anti-Europeanism are growing across Europe, even in countries traditionally very pro-European, such as Spain. Since 2009, public support for the EU in this country has decreased by 13%. The austerity measures – which are perceived as being imposed by Brussels – are leaving a very deep impression on the citizens. Therefore, it was felt that this was the right time to discuss our perceptions of Europe with youth representatives who are themselves socially active and prominent Spanish intellectuals.

Participants:

Speakers:

Joan Subirats – Intellectual and Political Scientist

Carme Colomina – Journalist

Cristina Gallach – General Director of Communications for the Council of the European Union and Former Spokesperson to the prior High Representative of the CFSP, Javier Solana

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